PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 27: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 27, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bucks 139-122. …
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended by the NBA over an anti-drug policy violation.
What we know:
The NBA announced on Saturday that the 76ers star would be suspended without pay for 25 games.
George violated the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, according to a statement released by the league.
The suspension will begin with Saturday night's game between the 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia.
What we don't know:
The NBA has yet to release any further details about the anti-drug violation.
What they're saying:
In a statement to ESPN, George took full responsibility for his actions:
"Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication," George told ESPN.
"I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process. "I am focused on using this time to make sure that my mind and body are in the best condition to help the team when I return."
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from the NBA and ESPN.